Just watching Inertie overcome inertia (my poor attempt at pun) made me giddy. Incredible performance with a hula hoop.
Month: September 2013
Things to worry and not worry about [Letter]
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote a letter to his daughter Frances in August 1933, about the things to worry and not worry about.
All I believe in in life is the rewards for virtue (according to your talents) and the punishments for not fulfilling your duties, which are doubly costly.
Things to worry about: Worry about courage Worry about cleanliness Worry about efficiency Worry about horsemanship…
The Internet of Things vs Access Framing – Bob Frankston [Article]
Bob advocates ambient connectivity:
If we want to see the weather on our wrist device we can’t just have it connect. Instead it must relay through another connected device and the providers are trying to set rules for how you can share a connection.
Dean Zimmer: Drummer wanted – the story of a handicapable drummer [Video]
Dean Zimmer is a handi-capable drummer living in Southern California.
The Second Waltz: Andre Rieu [Video]
Begin the day with music! Mostly links around music today.
André Rieu performing Shostakovich’ “The Second Waltz” live in Maastricht, The Netherlands.
I’ll rap your head with a ratchet – [Letters of note]
Steve Albini recorded Nirvana’s best-selling album In Utero over 20 years. This letter was written by Steve to the band just after their agreement on his involvement.
I would like to be paid like a plumber: I do the job and you pay me what it’s worth. The record company will expect me to ask for a point or a point and a half. If we assume three million sales, that works out to 400,000 dollars or so. There’s no fucking way I would ever take that much money. I wouldn’t be able to sleep.
Sounds of the guitar – how much difference the wood makes [Video]
Larry Barnwell of the Martin Guitar Company demonstrates two vintage 1944 Martin acoustic guitars: D18 vs D28.
I’ve no idea what this is about, but it’s awesome [Video]
Some catchy music and some interesting instruments from Russia. Leningrad – Fish
Mom’s an incredible musician [Video]
Keeping time is an art, and being a master of precision, or a percussionist, takes time & training. This mom shows off her skills. Kickass drummer! Have a great weekend!
Don’t feel bad that I’m gone [Letters of note]
Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, wrote two letters – one to his children & the other to family & friends – to be opened in the event of his death. “Don’t feel bad when I’m gone“